Category: Entertainment

How Funke Akindele, Oluboyo Emerged 2024 Highest Grossing Nollywood Writers

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nollywood Star, Funke Akindele, has emerged the second highest grossing Nollywood writer for the year 2024, along with Collins Okoh and Akinlabi Ishola. This is for the film “Everybody Loves Jennifer” which has generated N1,125 billion at the box office. The announcement was made by filmone on its instagram page @filmoneng on Friday. Stephen Oluboyo became the first highest grossing Nollywood writer with the films: “Everybody Loves Jennifer”, “Alakada Bad and Boujee” and “Aburo” which all raked in N1.38 billion. For the third highest grossing Nollywood writers, Anthony Joseph clinched…

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‘Ha, Nnkan Nbe,’ The Story Of The Sleuth They Called Kolawole Olawuyi

ADEOLA YUSUF

Iriri Aye, Irinkerindo to Nkan nbe! – life and times of the ‘strange but true’ mystery tales’ merchant and investigative journalist who kept listeners glued to radio in the 90s + his widely-known exposè on Reverend King—real name Chukwuemeka Ezeugo—a preacher from Anambra State in southeastern Nigeria, among others.   Kóláwole Oláwuyi was an investigative journalist, broadcaster, and storyteller. Olawuyi, raised in Ibadan, Oyo State, was born to Williams Inaolaji Olawuyi and Alhaja Olawuyi. He graduated from the Department of Mass Communication at the Polytechnic of Ibadan. He was survived…

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‘Law For The Poor Only?’ Reactions As Police Arrest Officer In Okoya Sons’ Video

ADEOLA YUSUF

The viral video shows two sons of the billionaire business mogul, Chief Rasaq Okoya, abusing the naira, an offence that once led to a jail term for the popular crossdresser, Bobrisky   The policeman captured in the recent viral video shared by the sons of the lagos businessman, Chief Okoya, where they were abusing the naira, has been identified and detained for disciplinary action. This announcement made by Muyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, on his verified Facebook page has been greeted by reactions from Nigerians who demanded the arrested…

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2024 Hardest Year Of My Life, I Lost $3.7m In Forex – Mark Angel

ADEOLA YUSUF

Popular Nigerian content creator Mark Angel has opened up about facing a tough year in 2024, revealing that he lost $3.7 million in forex trading and ended up drowning in debt. In a post on Instagram on Sunday, Mark Angel described how this loss led to one of the darkest times in his life. He felt like everything was falling apart, his properties were taken by loan sharks, and the pressure of debt made him feel hopeless. Mark also shared that while he was healing through therapy, another setback came,…

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Popular Socialite Adebisi Edionseri ‘Cash Madam’ Is Dead

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘She had all multiplication, division, addition and subtraction tables in her head,‘ Platforms Africa gives details about the last hour of a mathematician they called a socialite</strong>   A popular socialite and businesswoman, Chief (Mrs) Khadijah Adebisi Edionseri, popularly known as Cash Madam, has passed away at the age of 89. It was gathered that the renowned businesswoman died on Sunday, after a brief illness. Announcing her passing on behalf of the family, one of her children, Dr. Adebayo Adebowale, expressed gratitude to Allah for her remarkable life. Kuburat Elegbede…

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Osimhen Inspires Galatasaray’s First Win Of New Year

ADEOLA YUSUF

Victor Osimhen scored his 10th league for Galatasaray in the 2-1 victory over Goztepe at the RAMS Park.Okan Buruk’s side consolidated their lead at the top of the log with the win. Osimhen opened scoring for Galatasaray from the penalty spot after 10 minutes. READ ALSO: Burna Boy Replies Cubana Chief Priest Amid Online Feud SHOCKING: Doctor ‘Contracts’ Cancer From Patient ‘He Stole Goat For His Child’s Naming Ceremony,’ Police Arrest Man Chinese Foreign Minister To Visit Nigeria, Three Other African Countries Consensus Builder, Gracious, Non-Judgmental: My memories of CoS…

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Burna Boy Replies Cubana Chief Priest Amid Online Feud

ADEOLA YUSUF

The social media feud between Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy and celebrity businessman Cubana Chief Priest continues to intensify, capturing the attention of fans and followers. The drama began when Burna Boy seemingly threw shade at Cubana Chief Priest by referring to him as “Owerri Rick Ross” in an Instagram post.  The comment quickly sparked a response from the businessman, who accused Burna Boy of owing money for jewelry purchases. Burna Boy wasted no time firing back, defending his lavish lifestyle and dismissing the allegations as baseless. The back-and-forth has fueled online debates, with fans…

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‘Diddy Oil Fastest To PTSD,’ Cubana Chief Priest Bombs Burna Boy As Rift Worsens

ADEOLA YUSUF

Tensions have flared between award-winning Afrobeats singer Damini ‘Burna Boy’ Ogulu and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, Cubana Chief Priest. The rift began when Burna Boy referred to the socialite as the “Owerri Rick Ross” in a post widely interpreted as a jab at the celebrity barman, a close friend of Davido. In the post, Burna Boy wrote: “No forget say u be Azaman o And dem don gbe your plug wey him name na ‘Omo Igbo’ for ATL and na u be next #OwerriRickyrozay.” Cubana Chief Priest responded on his page,…

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Sextape: ‘My Son ‘ll Be Proud of Me,’ Tiwa Savage’s Encounter With Tolani Soneye

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘No Orgasm, No Sex Toys,’ Nigerian music sensation opens up on why she believed in monogamy during ‘The Receipts Podcast’   The United Kingdom (UK)-based Podcaster, Tolani Soneye, has hosted Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Tiwa Savage on her latest episode of The Receipts Podcast, in a candid and insightful conversation. The podcast, which is known for its honest and unfiltered discussions, provided a platform for Tiwa Savage to share her thoughts on success, aging, relationships, and other aspects of her life. These 4 Men Need Help, By Funke Egbemode I Once…

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Testimony Jaga Captivates Computer Village with Charity, Music, Radical Gospel for God

ADEOLA YUSUF

In a remarkable display of artistry, generosity, and faith, rising music star Testimony Jaga took the stage in Computer Village, Ikeja, captivating traders and shoppers alike while making a significant impact on the local community. Despite the usual hustle and bustle of the tech hub, Jaga’s performance on 4th December 2024 drew large crowds, turning the area into a vibrant celebration of music, charity, and radical gospel for God. The event was not just about entertainment; it also featured a heartwarming act of charity. Testimony Jaga fed hundreds of people,…

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